How To Use The King James Version For Bible Games for Teens
The King James Version of the Bible was created in 1611 by order of King James I. The prose of the King James Version is very poetic and rhythmic. You can use this version of the Bible to play many different Bible study games with your students. The types of games you can play will vary depending on what you are trying to teach your students. We will focus on a Bible version comparison game for this article. The basic process changes very little between different games.
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Things You'll Need
- King James Version of the Bible
- Standard Version of the Bible
- Paper
- Pencils
Instructions
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Give each student a copy of the King James Bible as well as the Standard Version Bible. The Standard Version is written like a history book without the poetics of the King James Version.
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Split your class into equal sized groups of about three to four teens. Move them to different areas of the classroom or house so they can work as privately as possible.
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Pick a section of the Bible for each group to compare. Each group gets a different section. Pick a specific chapter and verse for comparison.
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Have the groups read the section to each other several times from each version. This will help the verses stick in their heads more fully and helps them understand the wording in their sections.
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Let each group find and write down several wording differences in their verses. There will be plenty of wording differences so give them at least five to ten minutes for this part of the activity.
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Give the groups several minutes to write down an explanation of which version they prefer reading. Bring your groups together to have them read both versions of their sections as well as their preference explanation. Discuss all the passages after you have finished reading.
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Tips & Warnings
Try using the King James Bible in any Bible game you play. The only limit is your imagination and resourcefulness.
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